BREAKING: A chaotic ICE raid in Glen Burnie, Maryland has resulted in gunfire and injuries after two illegal immigrants allegedly attempted to ram their vehicle into federal officers. The incident unfolded on the morning of December 24, 2025, and authorities confirm that both men were hospitalized following the confrontation.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, officers approached a white van driven by Tiago Alexandre Sousa-Martins, an illegal migrant from Portugal. When ordered to shut off the engine, Sousa-Martins refused and instead accelerated towards ICE agents, allegedly attempting to run them over. DHS officials reported that he “weaponized his vehicle” against the officers, prompting them to fire shots into the van.
The vehicle ultimately crashed into a tree, injuring Sousa-Martins and his passenger, Solomon Antonio Serrano-Esquivel, who entered the U.S. illegally from El Salvador. Both were transported to a local hospital and are in stable condition, with no injuries reported among ICE officers on the scene.
Local officials expressed alarm over the incident, particularly due to the timing on Christmas Eve when children were playing outside. Anne Arundel Council member Allison Pickard stated, “It’s concerning that there was open gunfire in my community involving ICE agents.”
Eyewitness James Hicks reported that ICE officers pursued Sousa-Martins from a nearby Walmart into the residential area, where the van was ultimately crashed. “The man shouldn’t have tried to run them over,” Hicks said, illustrating the tense atmosphere during the raid.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore took to social media, stating he is monitoring the situation and is prepared to assist local officials as further details emerge about the shooting. The incident is currently under investigation.
This event marks the latest in a series of ICE-related confrontations. Since President Donald Trump took office, there have been at least nine ICE-involved shootings across the United States, raising concerns about the use of force in immigration enforcement actions.
As the investigation continues, community members are left shaken by the violent clash, emphasizing the urgent need for discourse on immigration policies and community safety.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as officials continue to assess the situation and its implications for local residents.
